Berry: Private equity firms show up nonstop to buy ConvertKit
Nathan Berry · ConvertKit's Shocking Growth to $25m Revenue, Power of Creator Economy · Apr 7, 2021 · at 22:52
Nathan Berry, founder and CEO of ConvertKit, discusses acquisition inbound interest and his refusal to sell.
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“We haven't had like a crisp, you know, like here's the offer on the table, but like the private equity people show up nonstop, you know? And I just always like saying no thanks before it gets to”
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